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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
THE STRIP LEASE.

John A.Blair, secretary, denying
statement of Congressman
Springer in regard to the profit de-
rived by the Cherokee Strip Live
Stock Association from their lease,
says:
The Cherokee strip Live Stock
Association pays the authorities
of the Cherokee nation, an annual
rental Of 100000 for about s., 5,OOO,-
600 acres of grazing land. They
sub-let it for the sum Of two and
one-half cents per acre: that is to
say-sl00,00O for the sub-leases,
being identical with the 100000
paid the Cherokees, and the bal
ance is deposited in fund known
as the "current expense fund"
of the association, aggregating an
annual surplus of about s25, 900,
out of which, the association pays
to six brand inspectors, viz: one
stationed at st. Louis, one at Chi
cago, one at Kansas City and three
in the territory, annual salaries,
varying from $500 to 81, 800. In
addition to the above, they pay
out of said funds, munificent re-
wards for the detection and punish
ment Of horse and cattle thieves,
rental, fuel, stationery, postage
printing, publishing and mainte-
nance of the association Office, the
salaries of secretary, treasurer,
president and other incidentals
necessary in managing a corporate
institution which, estimated on a
liberal basis, could not fall very
far short Of sl5, 600 per annum, or
dinarily speaking, and may exceed
the fund, according to the amount
paid for rewards; which owing to
the uncertainty of crime, cannot be
computed accurately until the an
nual settlement. And, providing
there is a surplus left, it is divided
in the shape of a rental rebate
among the lesses in a just proper
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

well as the learned, without mysti-
fication or doubts.
As once said before in the
CHIEFrArN, platforms, be their ex-
pressions what they may, are not
enough to satisfy people as to
who should be entrusted with the
highest Office in their gift, ns IL is
possible for the incompetent and
untrustworthy to be put up as ex-
ponents Of the most approved
principles. Honesty and capacity
without taint of prejudice or i'll
favor towards any class of our citi-
Gems, is what the intelligent of this
nation want for chief executive, and
should have.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

Colorado, is visiting his large circle
of old acquaintances and friends in
Neosho and Newton county. y y =
We regret to learn that Thomas
Lawson, manager Of the Missouri
Land and Live Stock company, has
accepted the position Of president
and manager Of the Cattle Growers
Stock Yards Company in st. Louis,
and will leave his employment
here about the FIRST of March. An
drew Pollok, who for the past nine
months has been Mr.. Lawson's
able assistant, will succeed TO the
position Of manager for the Scotch
company. y Col. Sobieski
who has been home for the past
three or four days, left on the even
ing train yesterday for the PENN
sula of Michigan, a region now no.
torious for the outrages and brutal
tiles committed in the lumber
camps on the persons of young
girls and women imported and im-
prisoned to satisfy the lusts of hu-
man fends. We hope the Col.
will pulverize the miscreants with
his eloquence and wit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
A SPECIMEN.

The following is a clipping
which was published in the New
York Sun as a dispatch from
Wabash, Indiana. 1t gives a good
idea of the information concerning
Indian matters, possessed d by east
ern papers and people who feel
themselves competent legislate for
our best interests:
David Meredith, a well-known
citizen oi Rich Valley, this county,
has just struck a bonanza. A short
time since Merdith accidentally
discovered that he had Cherokee
blood in his veins, though always
regarded as n full blood Hoosier.
He at once applied for the annu-
tiles and privileges accorded mem
bers of his tribe, and has Just re-
turned from trip to Vinita, l. T.. ,
where he selected a liberal slice Of
Uncle Sans choicest lands. To-
day he received a patent for the
property from United States Com
missioner Atkins. Some time dur
ing the sixteenth century one Of
the original Merediths in this coun-
try, a dashing young Englishman,
went on a trading expedition
among the Cherokees. He was made
captive and was about 10 be put to
a horrible death when the chiefs
daughter interposed to save his
life. Meredith gallantly married
the girl, and il is from this mar
riage that David Meredith
decends.
Meredith may have been in
Vinita but beyond that there is
not word of truth in the entire
paragraph. 1t should be well
known that no member of the
nation ever (and Meredith is not
such) can be granted a patent to any
of the lands Of the nation by either
the United States or Cherokee gov
ernments. That sixteenth century
story is all "gammon" and the
yariest kind at that.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
THE DOWNING PARTY PLAT
FORM.

In this weeks issue Of the
CHIEFTAIN our readers will find the
platform of the Downing party
adopted at Tahlequah during the
sitting Of the national council.
That it will be assailed with criti-
cisms by some who are able enough
for such a thing, and by many who
cannot originate an idea beyond a
few damns and other expletives, no
doubts need be entertained. Its
simplicity and plainess will subject
II to many such attacks, but its
straightforward and unequivocal
intentions must win approval. 1t
Is in full accord with the non
English speaking part OF the
Downing party, dictated and ap-
proved by them. It's simplicity,
as has been said of il by some
already, can be no objection, but is
really recommendation in these
days Of political deception, intrigue
and corruption.
The principles II sets forth need
40 rhetorical flourish to make them
appear better or 10 render them
more evident. The simple and IN
Learned can understand them as
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

Mrs. BouLANaER, of Branch
county, Mich, gave birth to twins
two years ago. A year later she
gave birth to triplets. Last Christ
mas she added four more little
Boulangers to the family.-Ex-
change.
There seems no use of Gen. Bou-
LANCER, of the French army, asking
the chamber of deputies for more
soldiers. All he need do is to send
for his relatives and all reasonable
requirements would be speedily
supplied in natures own way.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
WHITE ARROWS SHOT.

coowEEscoowEE DIsTRIcT, !. T. Jan 81 .lss7.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN:--I did not
expect to plunge into journalism
when l answered Rabbits
Voter" but as he has come forth
again with his blighting bits of
news, Gas he would have them
called) guess I'll sat i'm again. +"
1t seems from the tone of "Rab-
bits Voter" that he is very de-
sirous that the people or voters OF
the Cherokee nation forget the
reasonable actions Of the Rabbit,
which he, ("Voter') says were
committed in the heat of passion,
in the far distant past.
Is it possible that "Rabbit's
Voter" thinks the people will go to
the polls next August and then and
there cast their votes for the man
who once came very near plunging
his country into war and blood
shed2 That can't be, for the people
know that to-day the same passions
that actuated that movement burn
in the breast of Rabbit Bunch and
further that he has come forth in
his political speeches and asserted
such.
If"Voter" will only take look
a little further into the public
action Of the Rabbit he will find
that he has more than this one act
TO ask the people TO forget.
We are proud of our candidate
and we can truly say, we have
nothing TO ask the people TO forget
in this noble man. Nor is it our
desire 10 dive into the working of
Bunch and dig up buried dishonor
and fling it 10 the world that il may
dishonor and degrade the integ-
rity Of our nation, but would rather
the nation would stand a. a beacon
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
STEPHEN TEHEE,
NIEFHEN EHEE,
Pres't Committee.
j. II. CovEL, Secretary.
Approved:
SAMUEL SMITH, Gen'l Man'gr.
Judge ]. b. Mayes' Letter of
Acceptance.

To THE DOWNING PARTY AND ALL
THE VOTERS OF THE CHEROKEE
NATIoN:-I accept the nomination
for the Office of principal chief Of
the Cherokee nation by the Down
ing party with cheerful endorse
ment Of the principles set forth in
the platform, at the same time be-
ing aware of the fact that great re-
sponsibility rests on him who is
successful in the election.
A rigid adherence TO the princi-
pie Of equal justice TO all citizens
and faithful execution of the laws,
constitution and treaties is GER
tanly the only true and correct
principle upon which an executive
officer can rely for safety in WELD
ing the affairs of our nation.
The right of soil and selfgoyern-
ment that we so much cherish
must be protected by a united et-
fort of the people. We will be
strong Just in proportion as the
governed have confidence in the
ability Of the government 10 secure
TO her citizens life, liberty and the
pureuit Of happiness. A love Of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
PLATFORM OF THE DOWNING
PARTY,
Adopted in Convention at Table
quah, November 9th, 1885.

First We cheerfully submit to
majority rule in all elections,
and 10 an honest count of the votes.
second.-0ur first and great OBJ
ject will be to maintain our present
form of government, as an Indian
government is the only protection
for our race.
Third.-We favor progress and
the use of our resources to the best
advantage of the Cherokee people,
to the end that industry and enter
prise may be encouraged and labor
rewarded.
Fourth Education and enlighten-
ment must ever be the great.aim of
the Cherokee people. We obligate
ourselves to use our best endeavors
to place it within the reach of
every child that belongs to our na-
ton.
Fifth.-One great object of the
Cherokee nation must be to keep
peace and friendship among her
own citizens. This government
and her institutions must be main
tanned by the united effort of our
people. We therefore guarantee
equal justice to all citizens and
every right guaranteed to them
under our laws, constitution and
treaties, the different classes, viz:
Cherokees by blood, Shawnees,
Delawares, freedmen, Creeks and
adopted whites. We recognize
the fact that the destiny of our
country rests in the hands of this
entire people. Our great purpose
will be to make every citizen feel
that this is his home; that here
his life, liberty and property are
protected.
Sixth.-That we oppose the sale
Of our lands and their settlement
by any but Indians. Investments
in land we consider safer and bet
ter than any. By natural increase
and adoption our population is rap
idly multiplying and the country
may be needed for our future
growth.
Seventh.-We look upon the
introduction and operation of rail-
roads in our country without
our consent as great in
fringement upon our rights and a
violation of treaty stipulation.
Eighth. I'VE favor an economical
administration of our affairs to the
end that our public funds may not
be squandered, but used as neces-
sity may demand and to the best
interest Of the people. In many
instances a nation must be liberal
but not wasteful.
Ninth.-We look upon farming
and stock raising as our greatest
resources for the accumulation Of
wealth. We are therefore decided
ly in favor Of encouraging those
two branches of industry.
Tenth.-We are in favor Of in
creasing our internal revenue to its
greatest capacity so as not to injure
our general welfare. The tax on
our grazing privileges, on hay, tim
ber and minerals, should be han
died for every dollar that they are
worth, as a wealth that belongs to
the people.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
oo-N-nr.I..Ho-Nu.Hn.

The aboveM the Cherokee name
for God, and is composed of many
syllables, each one having a dis
tinct meaning and rather curious
origins, according to the compara-
tive philology of Mr.. Eubanks, of
Tahlequah, who reads much Of
curious lore, studies much and is
continually poking and probing
around among the weird and
mysterious. He takes delight in
working up strange analogies to the
confusion Of the conservative
thinker and for his own entertain
ment. Of the Cherokee language
in all It's peculiarities he is master,
and being well educated in English,
he possesses in perfect acquaint-
ance Of the two, aided by a natural
disposition for philosophical re-
search, no little depth Of thought
in the production of ideas, which,
if not absolutely correct, are strik-
ing and wonderful.
The Indians of North America,
in their belief of their origin are
like the Greeks, or more especially
the Athenians who called them
selves Autochthones and wore
golden grasshoppers in their hair
as indicative of the belief that they
sprung from the soil upon which
they lived. But the science of COM
-paFssive phifUfogy and anthropol-
ogy traces a likeness in names of
primitive objects as are now used
by certain nations and were used
by certain ones thousands OF years
ago, by which a belief is establish
ed, if nothing more, that living
races of men are descendants of
nations, long since extinct.
From whence came the Indians
Of North America many theories
are advanced, but the subject is
shrouded in conjecture, and can
only be scientifically determined
hy the names of things common
with the human race from the be-
ginning or in remote ages of the
world. A likeness or a mere trace
of resemblance furnishes a clue to
common origin of people.
Mr.. Eubanks has undertaken a
little job of his own in this line,
and knowing of no period in the
history Of the human race when it
had no God, and the belief in a
supreme being could not have
originated with each distinct race,
but that il must have been trans
mitted and disseminated from one
primitive source, he works his
problem of Cherokee origin by
analyzing the word, "Oo-n-ell-ho-
nu-he, the Cherokee name for God.
"Oo," he says, is an article and
"n" is the plural form oft. "Ell"
was the principal duty of the
Phonicians, and means strong or
powerful. "Ho" is Hebrew, and
is the positive or male element of
Jehovah. "Nu" is an Egyptian
word and means the armament.
"He" is the negative or female
principle of one Of the forms of
pronouncing Jehovah. All of these
words put together make up the
Cherokee name for God, and mean
the two powerful gods of the frma-
ment-Ho and He.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

The officers in command Of the
United States troops in the Indian
Territory desire the Kansas papers
10 give the widest publicity TO the
fact that they have recently receiy-
ed the strictest orders 10 arrest all
parties hunting in the Indian Terri
tory without permission fom the
war department. Arrested parties
will be held for trial besides forfeit
ing their entire outfit.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

IRIS said that If the Indian sever
atty bill becomes law there will
be added to the public domain no
less than $1,000, 900 acres of agri-
cultural land. This bill is of
course claimed to be in the inter
est of the Indian.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

THE secretary of the interior has
directed the commissioner Of the
general land Office TO have sur
veyed and plated, preparatory to
appraisement and sale, about
100000 acres of abandond mil
itary reservations. Forts. Dodge and
Wallace, in Kansas, are included
in this order.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

ANOTHER eight-hour movement,
Of even greater magnitude than
the one that failed last year, is be-
ing arranged for in Chicago. May
let is the date mentioned for the
change.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03
INDIAN RIGHTS DEPENDED.

Perhaps no abler defense of In
dian rights has been made in the
present congress than the speech
of Hon. Geo. T. Burns, delivered
in the house OF representatives,
last December, on the Oklahoma
Territorial. bill. He, first assails
the want of statesmansbip in the
organization Of territorial govern
ment without clearly defined
boundaries or contingent merely
upon the consent of the Indians TO
such a thing. The inconsistency
in such an organization is appar-
ent in the possible refusal OF the
Indians to be included within the
limits of the proposed territory, in
which case the country actually
organized into a territory Of the
United States would only include
$500, 900 acres-an embryo state
zel much larger, if any, than some
oi tlitcounties in Missouri, with
1ove5n,nenial machinery equal to
largest isrritory within the
'.sies 81 the United States.
eof the population be
g feN AZ The population.
Aie land strip alone
lawful settler. The
@lien Of the Indian
IFQ.0oO Indians, of
I|eo are in the five
and the other
tRnasr at.filized Indians.
TheIb sth 1000 whites. be-
sides uAtea raiders, railroad
men. labosers, claimSnts to Indian
citizenship, cattlemen, intruders,
thieves, loafers, gamblers, ETC." A
pretty kettle of fish to be invested
with the responsibilities of ter
ritorial government.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

We ARE much afraid our Neosho
friends will find that the Kansas,
Nebraska d Dakota road has
passed into the hands of Jay
Gould. Worse calamities how
ever, have befallen many towns
before. Topeka is as much inter-
ested as Neosho and there this
reported sale is given full credence.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

Ill FORTUNE seems to follow the
Nez Perces, and while the heat of
this climate decimated their num-
bers frightfully, the cold of their
old haunts in the northwest is even
worse upon them x dispatch
from Spokane Falls, Washington
Territory, says that terrible suffer
ing exists on Colville Reservation
some eighty%..miles north of that
place among the Nez Perces, Ceur
d'Alenes. and Spokanes. There
are rumors that smallpox has bro
ken out and that great fatality pre-
walls. News is scanty, but it is
feared that the worst may be appre-
hende6. Snow has been so deep
this season that their main depend
ence, that of hunting, has failed,
and Government supplies have
not been.sufficient to support them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-02-03

Tnr territorial legislature of
Montana has appropriated $500
for the relief Of the British Cree
Indians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-04
VITnIOEIC VENGEANCE.
a Young Nuns Face Disfigured by
HIS Discarded hWeetheart.

A Reading pa special says: Miss
Maggie Lloyd until short time ago was
the pretty cashier in the largest dry
goods house in this city. She resides
with her aunt, the wife of DR.. Frank
Rieser. Miss Lloyd is well connected
and highly respected
In the same establishment was Mr..
Howard Potter, nephew of the leading
member of the firm. He held respon-
sible position also. The young people
became lovers, and finally their friends
were told they were engaged to be mar
red.
Recently it was noticed that Mr.. Pot
ters attentions TO Miss Lloyd were fall
ing of, and finally he informed the young
lady that their engagement must be can
cellod. This happened last Sunday
night He called on Miss Lloyd at DIR.
Rieser's and said he would not marry
her This was in the parlor. The
Young lady had been laboing under q
high state of excitement, and she handed
POKER a glass filled with dark liquid and
asked him to take drink of wine. He
refused in alarm.
He refused a second time. She then
pulled his handkerchief from his pocket,
and with her left hand held it over his
eyes and dashed the glass which was full
OF vitriot, into Potter's face. FreEzied
with pain no rushed into the kitchen,
washed his face, and hurried ont toward
his home. tie got no further than a
neighbonng restaurant, where a doctor
was called. Since then he has been con-
fined to his room. The doctor was with
him three hours this day. Potter will
probably be disfgured. Miss Lloyd is
quite melancholy. and does not know
the extent OF Potter injuries.
DIR. Rieser says he found the lady Of
terward entirely ont Of her mind in the
parlor, wondering where she was.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-04
PETERSBURG.
HEAVY TOBACCO SALES FcRkAsAD
COTTON RECEIPTS.
a Lady Paralyssi-M Marriage OF q fesef''
burger Abroad Personal and
News Matters.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond D.spstch.I
DECEMBER 8, 1887.
Mr.. J. 3. McCulIoch, the inspector,
reports that during the present woek the
sales of loose tobacco in this CITY
amounted TO 4l9, 62S pounds-making
total of nearly 800, 900 pounds sold here
since the 1st of October. There Is
decided boom in the tobacco market, and
at tho prices now realized there Will be
rush OF the weed 20 this market for the
next two or three weeks.
The receipts of cotton at this port this
week were LII bales, nearly one third
Of which came in by wagons.
Miss Rebecca Stainback, much-re-
spectcd lady, who has been in delicate
health for several months, was partially
paralyzed yesterday and her condition
rendered much worse.
Mr.. Charles n. Romaine, one OF our
most popular young citizens, was NOR
ried in Louisville, KY, several days ago,
to Miss Ella Lawrence, OF that city.
The couple are now enjoying their bridal
tour. and in few days will come to this
city, where they will reside.
Sergeant Charles II. Claiborne COLOR
ed), OF whose arrest for desertion from
the Twenty-ffth United States infantry
at Fort Smelling, Mimi, tho Dispatch
has been notified, was formerly q resi-
dent o! this city, and it was here that he
was caught. Information of his deser-
ton was communicated to the police by
the commanding officer at Fort Smelling.
PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. n. S. Reinach, former we'll
known merchant OF this city, and mem
Der of the Common Council, who has
been engaged in business in Baltimore
during the past two years, has decided
to return to Petersburg to live.
Mr.. John O'Connor and bride have re-
turned home from their bridal tour.
Rev. II. T. Wilson, who has been as
signed to the pastoral charge of Wesley
Methodist Episcopal church in this city
has resigned the position of superin-
tendent of Market-Street church Sunday
school, which he has held for several
years, and Mr.. Chester Shepherd has
been elected to fill the vacancy. MIR.
Joseph w. Wheary has been elected
secretary of the Sunday-School Associa-
ton OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
here to succeed Mr.. Shepherd.
The shipments of manufactured to-
bacco from this city UiG the Norfolk and
Western railroad during the past month
amounted to sec, 900 pounds, OF loose
1880 pounds, and of stems 100000
pounds. ROBIN ADAIR.